GRE Word List
ENGULF
to flow over and enclose : overwhelm
The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| congruent | congruous |
| incorporeal | not corporeal : having no material body or form |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| ignite | to set afire |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |